I'm having so much fun with my newly created, 'Magazine Cover'. Each month I feature a model from one of my recent shoots on it as a place of honor, and this month I have extra pages to highlight the venue as well; if others are involved in the production of my shoot, I like to give them some advertising in return.
I believe, 'one hand washes the other'. I know getting my business up and growing is not an isolated thing. So when I can return the favor I do. It's the little things, like sharing, that brings us the greatest joys. I love helping people grow their business, I love seeing people succeed. As for me, my success comes from the Lord also; he is my rear guard and His word to prosper me is a promise sure and true.
So now let me welcome you to my May issue. My model this month is, Jamie Paisley. Together we created this fun shoot reminiscent of the, 1920's. Jamie wore a white 'flapper' styled dress that was perfect for capturing light and highlighting the beautiful ribbons artwork sewn on it. She is a college student who responded to my 'looking for a model ad' for my lifestyle shoot, and she did a great job posing for me.
Our shoot took place at the historic, Casa Coquina del Mar B&B in, Titusville, FL; built in the early 1900's. It's continually reported, that Al Capone, has something in common with the home's past. I would really like to hear more about this; I'm intrigued with historical stories about infamous people.
The, Casa, as I so nicknamed it, gladly opened it's doors to my, Lifestyle Shoot, request. I was already familiar with it's interior having done the photographs for their website. So I had the advantage of knowing where I wanted to set up.
The 'Casa', is full of charming ambiance that comes through the original detailing of it's architecture. The many rooms and dark cubbyholes that make up it's floor plan brings a sense of mystery and moodiness on the inside; it's high metal ceiling and, what seems to be, original glass windows, embellishes the mood even more. However, the opposite affect is fluent outdoors. The garden vignettes are full of delightful surprises with pergolas, intimate garden rooms and a domed arbor with a beautiful patina on it, that is the highlight of the garden and captures the breath of all it's guest.
Casa Coquina del Mar is also hosting a Bridal Show May 19th for local brides. It's a whole day of prizes, food, entertainment and pure fun for all. I'll be there with so many other wedding vendors giving gifts and raffles prizes away to a few lucky brides.
If you would like to have a stylized shoot call me at: (321) 749 9152 and we'll talk about how to bring what you want to pass. These shoot last 3-4 hrs. sometimes longer. Prices start at $300 on CD.
Ciao.
I'm having so much fun with my newly created, 'Magazine Cover'. Each month I feature a model from one of my recent shoots on it as a place of honor, and this month I have extra pages to highlight the venue as well; if others are involved in the production of my shoot, I like to give them some advertising in return.
I believe, 'one hand washes the other'. I know getting my business up and growing is not an isolated thing. So when I can return the favor I do. It's the little things, like sharing, that brings us the greatest joys. I love helping people grow their business, I love seeing people succeed. As for me, my success comes from the Lord also; he is my rear guard and His word to prosper me is a promise sure and true. 
So now let me welcome you to my May issue. My model this month is, Jamie Paisley. Together we created this fun shoot reminiscent of the, 1920's. Jamie wore a white 'flapper' styled dress that was perfect for capturing light and highlighting the beautiful ribbons artwork sewn on it. She is a college student who responded to my 'looking for a model ad' for my lifestyle shoot, and she did a great job posing for me.
Our shoot took place at the historic, Casa Coquina del Mar B&B in, Titusville, FL; built in the early 1900's. It's continually reported, that Al Capone, has something in common with the home's past. I would really like to hear more about this; I'm intrigued with historical stories about infamous people.
The, Casa, as I so nicknamed it, gladly opened it's doors to my, Lifestyle Shoot, request. I was already familiar with it's interior having done the photographs for their website. So I had the advantage of knowing where I wanted to set up. 
The 'Casa', is full of charming ambiance that comes through the original detailing of it's architecture. The many rooms and dark cubbyholes that make up it's floor plan brings a sense of mystery and moodiness on the inside; it's high metal ceiling and, what seems to be, original glass windows, embellishes the mood even more. However, the opposite affect is fluent outdoors. The garden vignettes are full of delightful surprises with pergolas, intimate garden rooms and a domed arbor with a beautiful patina on it, that is the highlight of the garden and captures the breath of all it's guest.
Casa Coquina del Mar is also hosting a Bridal Show May 19th for local brides. It's a whole day of prizes, food, entertainment and pure fun for all. I'll be there with so many other wedding vendors giving gifts and raffles prizes away to a few lucky brides.
Lately, I've come across two dresses that stopped me in my tracks and beckoned I buy them. Good for me the price was very reasonable, but who will wear these dresses? The search was on to find two lovely young women who not only fit into the dresses, but would compliment them as well.
My mainstay place to search for models is 'Facebook'. Most photographers enjoy searching, Model Mayhem, where professional models are listed looking for all kinds of work. I've never used the service myself, and I'm not sure if I will because, I'm looking for a certain naivete in my model's posing and facial expression, not a professional perfunctory stare. Although I'm looking for a finished polished look at the end of the shoot, I'm not looking for an experienced model, at least not this time around.
ook is having credibility with people who aren't familiar with you. Not everyone will respond to an arbitrary ad, so getting my hopes up for a quick response was something I've learned not to expect; but a friend of a friend by word of mouth I counted on. And sure enough after a few postings of my ad messages and email began to arrive.
My first photo shoot was the, tulle ballerina skirt; and my model was the graceful, petite, Amanda Burkhalter. She is young, energized, beautiful with a mysterious quality in her expressions. Perfect! I love mystery. I love that unexpected element of perplexity that is thought provoking. It was the necessary ingredient that made the photo shoot a success. The funny thing about choosing Amanda for the ballerina skirt shoot was, Amanda, doesn't know anything about ballet. She never took dance; Amanda is more comfortable around horses! She grooms and rides them; so my next photo shoot with Amanda, and Bailey her sister, will be at the stables. Another funny tidbit, Bailey the younger sister, is the dancer in the family; her ballet examples were gladly welcomed at the shoot. 
